Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott Joined Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. for Celebration of Successful...
Mayor Brandon M. Scott joined Youth Advocate Programs (YAP) Inc.’s Group Violence Reduction Strategy (GVRS) staff for a brunch this month celebrating the success of their participants. (Photos by Keston DeCoteau, Keystone...
Thirty Years Later Phaedra’s YAP Advocate Still Has an Impact on Her Life
Philadelphia County, Pa. – In the early 1990s, Germantown High School senior Phaedra Anderson faced attempted murder for jumping a girl with a shoe.
“I was in the street, getting...
Guided by Unconditional Caring and Support, Youth Advocate Programs Staff See Remarkable Progress with...
Sedgwick County, Kansas – Refusing to speak and behind in her schoolwork - it wasn’t until the third time that former program participant Andrea was connected to Youth Advocate Programs (YAP™), Inc....
YAP Fellow Believes Unique U.S. Alternative-to-Youth Incarceration Model Can Strengthen Youth and Family Services...
Cook County, Ill. – Hoping to be a part of the solution in helping youth and families and reduce crime in his home country, Justin Jarvis took a fellowship with Youth Advocate...
Youth Advocate Programs Helps Justice-Involved Youth Reenter Oregon Communities
Multnomah County, Ore. – Since early February, Youth Advocate Programs (YAP™), Inc. program participant “Dee” says he’s seen a difference in his behavior.
“There were a lot of times when...
With Help From YAP, Horses Help 15-Year-Old Smith Heal and Grow
Charlotte, N.C. – Once a week for two hours 15 year-old Smith visits Shining Hope Farms for equine skills groups where he has been learning how to take care of horses and...
Youth Advocate Programs™ (YAP™) Leaders and Board Members Pursue Congressional Support
Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. leaders and board members took to Capitol Hill this month for the organization’s first Hill Day to raise awareness of and advocate for the nonprofit’s programs.
Youth Advocate Programs’ Barbering and Dress for Success Projects Set Youth Up for Success
By John Kirtley
YAP Clark County Assistant Director
Las Vegas, Nev. – Clark County Youth Advocate Programs (YAP™), Inc. program participants were able to learn a...
Aaliyah Turned Her New Jersey Community Anti-Violence Program Summer Job Into Long-term Employment
New Brunswick, N.J. – A year ago, 16-year-old Aaliyah was identified as being among the state’s youth at the highest risk -- as a victim or perpetrator -- for engaging in violence. With...
At 17, Caden Works to Turn His Life Around and Make His Loved Ones...
Lexington, Kentucky -- A year ago, Caden would never have imagined that he’d be where he is today -- looking forward to graduating high school next spring, taking the commercial driver’s license...
With Support from YAP, Tay has Alternatives to Violence, Including Plans for College
Charlotte, NC – Tay went from barely graduating high school and making unsafe choices outside of school to registering for college – thanks to support from Youth Advocate Programs’ (YAP™), Inc.’s Alternatives to Violence (ATV)...
YAP Alternatives to Violence Community Midnight Basketball Game is a Slam Dunk
Charlotte, N.C. - Youth Advocate Programs (YAP™), Inc. Alternatives to Violence (ATV) teams hosted a Midnight Basketball event in August that brought the neighborhood together in a safe way while offering fun, fellowship...
YAP Behavioral Health Leader Discusses Importance of Responsive Mental Health Services
Harris County, Texas - Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP™) Southwest Behavioral Health Regional Director Naomi Chargois shared how the agency is unique in offering competent, community-based, and unconditional care services to youth...
Unique Summer Jobs Program Gives MaKayla and Other Young People Facing Employment Barriers Valuable...
Berks County, Pa. – Eighteen-year-old MaKayla’s job as a summer camp counselor gives her a chance to encourage and support kids as they participate in gym, art class, canoeing, and other activities....
YAP Presents its Unique YAPWrap™ Service Model at European Social Services Conference
Antwerp, Belgium – Worldwide leaders from 36 countries heard the story of a former Youth Advocate Programs (YAP™), Inc. violence interruption program participant who received resources that helped put his life on a positive trajectory...
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Baltimore Youth Advocate Programs Participant Gives Thanks
Baltimore Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. participant Tumani shares his thoughts about his Advocate, Jamal. The Neighborhood Advocate met up with him at a...
